"The China virus," he said loudly, handing me my bag. Am I personally impacted by the words "China virus?" Someone can say "China virus" in conversation with me but not be talking about me. I told the clerk that calling it the "China virus" had repercussions for people who are of Chinese descent. Privilege, especially white privilege, has become a bit of a buzzword over the past few years and, to be honest, I'm glad of it.

Source: CBC News March 14, 2021 13:52 UTC